Program Support Specialist
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
Job Type: Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, three one-week layoffs, Seasonal with reduced hours (32) for approximately 2 months in summer
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Full Job Description: MAHUBE-OTWA is actively recruiting a Program Support Specialist staff for our Head Start program. Seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual with independent initiative and strong computer skills to provide administrative and clerical support to program management. Responsible for overseeing transportation operations for our Head Start program, ensuring safe, efficient, and regulation-compliant services for children and families. In this role, you’ll supervise bus drivers and monitors, manage vehicle maintenance, coordinate routes, and support staff training. You’ll also assist with program-level inventory and procurement, maintain accurate data across multiple systems, and serve as a key leader who upholds our agency’s mission and values. Pay: $24.21 - $24.97 Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, three one-week layoffs, Seasonal with reduced hours (32) for approximately 2 months in summer Work Remotely: No Location: Detroit Lakes, MN Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, PTO and more… Why join the MAHUBE-OTWA family? Be part of our team of passionate, purpose-driven colleagues who believe in our Agency values - Client Focused, Community Minded and Resourceful. Help us achieve our Mission to empower people to achieve self-sufficiency. Make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty and homelessness. Make a difference in the lives of others. Help us deliver tangible results that empower people and strengthen our communities. EEO Statement: MAHUBE-OTWA will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible. A COMPLETED AGENCY APPLICATION IS REQUIRED as well as 2 work related letters of reference. Please add references to your application or send separately to hr@mahube.org. Complete the application on our website WWW.MAHUBE.ORG/APPLY-NOW Requirements Qualifications include but are not limited to: Two years of college and associate degree in related field and one to three years of experience. Experience in supervising and working with low-income families strongly preferred. Familiarity with the Head Start Program and Performance Standards. Must have knowledge of MN Department of Public Safety and MN Department of Transportation and associated driving regulations as well as NHTSA guidelines. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbal. Ability to express/exchange ideas and instructions to clients, the public or other employees. Basic math skills required. Ability to independently perform generally standardized work from instructions or standards and follow general procedures as well as the ability to make good decisions through the use of data and good judgement. Must have the ability to work in a positive and cooperative manner with staff, clients, and partners. Ability to handle multiple tasks, stay organized, manage time, and meet multiple deadlines while managing interruptions. Must possess an understanding of poverty and issues relevant to low-income families. Must honor private, confidential information. Strong computer knowledge and experience including proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, databases, internet and email; ability to learn and be proficient with accounting related software and programs. Must possess a valid MN Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger endorsement, school bus endorsement preferred. Must have a good driving record. Prefer experience in multi tasked environment, purchasing, inventory, and managing bus schedules/routes. Must possess and understanding of poverty and issues relevant to low-income families. Must honor private, confidential information. DHS NetStudy background clearance required. First Aid/CPR required
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